The fourth set of 2026 Gulf South Conference Women's Soccer Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions have been announced, based on performances from Sept. 14-20.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK 
Avery Hooker, F, R-Sr., Delta State

• Scored two goals in the Lady Statesmen's 6-1 win over UAH on Sept. 19.
• Recorded six total shots, three on goal, during a 1-0-1 week for Delta State.

Other nominees: Bella Ingstrom, AUM; Addie Chapman, Lee; Kerri Ann O'Hara; Mississippi Christian; Elise Marquardt, Montevallo; Rebekah Jackson, Union; Sarah Hudson, Valdosta State

DEFENDER OF THE WEEK
Kyndal Smith, D, So., Valdosta State

• Anchored the back line that only allowed eight shots on target during a 2-0 week for the Blazers.
• Scored the game-winner off a set piece corner in a 4-0 victory at Mississippi Christian.
• Played all 90 minutes and recorded one shot in a 1-0 win over West Alabama.

Other nominees: Jenna Buice, AUM; Moa Ekman, Lee; Keiran Goodman, Mississippi Christian; Bethany Guinness, Union

GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK
Kim Bircher, GK, Sr., Delta State

• Helped Delta State earn four points in conference play.
• Collected 14 saves ina clean sheet, 0-0, tie against Union on Sept. 16.
• Recorded four saves in a 6-1 win over UAH on Sept. 19.

Other nominees: Leslie Azouer, AUM; Abby Whitcomb, Lee; Paityn Settlemires, Mississippi Christian; Ava Bell, Spring Hill; Anita Lopez Rodriguez, Union; Adrienne Cardona-Colon, Valdosta State

FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Emma Nelson, M, R-Fr., Lee

• Posted two goals off four shots during a 2-0 week for Lee.
• Scored one goal in the Flames 6-0 win over West Alabama on Sept. 16.
• Recorded one goal in a 4-2 win at Montevallo on Sept. 19.

Other nominees: Cara Tortelli, UAH; Jenna Buice, AUM; Michelle Melancon, Mississippi Christian; Sparks Laura Lillie, Spring Hill; Brinley Linnenbringer; Michaela Mensah, Valdosta State

2026 GSC Women's Soccer Weekly Awards
Player of the Week
Sept. 1: Caroline Chandler, Delta State
Sept. 8: Eva Hendriks, AUM
Sept. 15: Lainey Farabaugh, Montevallo
Sept. 22: Avery Hooker, Delta State

Defender of the Week
Sept. 1: Allie Kimbrell, West Alabama
Sept. 8: Faith Clark, Mississippi Christian
Sept. 15: Prescott Hull, UAH
Sept. 22: Kyndal Smith, Valdosta State

Goalkeeper of the Week
Sept. 1: Piper Burgess, Delta State
Sept. 8: CeCe Szopa, UAH
Sept. 15: Ava Bell, Spring Hill
Sept. 22: Kim Bircher, Delta State

Freshman of the Week
Sept. 1: Eva Hendriks, AUM
Sept. 8: Eva Hendriks, AUM
Sept. 15: Claire Ward, UAH
Sept. 22: Emma Nelson, Lee